Consonant Digraph ‘ch’ Letter Work Kindergarten Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Comprehensive Lesson Plan

Subject: Reading and Writing Skills

Class: Kindergarten (Age 5)

Term: Second Term

Week: 5

Topic: Blending and Introduction to Consonant Digraph ‘ch’

Sub-topic: Reading and Writing Words with ‘ch’

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Blend sounds to form words containing the digraph ‘ch.’
2. Read and spell words with the digraph ‘ch.’
3. Pronounce the consonant digraph ‘ch’ correctly.
4. Identify rhyming words, such as “lunch” and “bench.”
5. Write words with the digraph ‘ch.’

Keywords

Digraph, blend, ch, chip, chop, lunch, chest.

Set Induction

The teacher introduces the lesson by displaying images of common items like chips, a lunch box, and a bench while pronouncing the words with emphasis on the ‘ch’ sound.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with blending simple words and the concept of digraphs, such as ‘sh.’

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Flashcards displaying words with the digraph ‘ch.’
2. Picture cards of items such as chips, lunch, chest, and bench.
3. Word charts showing rhyming words.
4. Audio-visual aids demonstrating the ‘ch’ sound.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher revises the concept of consonant digraphs using the previously taught sound ‘sh.’

Embedded Core Skills

1. Communication and Collaboration: Pupils work together during blending and pronunciation activities.
2. Critical Thinking: Pupils identify rhyming words and form new words with ‘ch.’

Learning Materials

• Flashcards
• Word charts
• Audio-visual clips for the ‘ch’ sound

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten
• Jolly Phonics Workbook
• Decodable Readers

Instructional Materials

1. Flashcards with examples of ‘ch’ words.
2. Word charts with rhyming pairs, e.g., “lunch” and “bench.”
3. Online resources: YouTube resource.

Content

Definition and Explanation

1. Consonant Digraph: A combination of two consonants that make one sound (e.g., ‘ch’).
2. Blending: Joining individual sounds to form words.
3. Examples of Words with ‘ch’:
   • Initial position:
     • “chip”
     • “chop”
     • “chest”
   • Ending position:
     • “lunch”
     • “bench”
     • “punch”

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

The teacher revisits blending and pronouncing words with the digraph ‘sh.’

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

1. The teacher introduces the digraph ‘ch’ using flashcards and models its sound.
2. Demonstrates blending examples:
   • Initial: “chip,” “chop.”
   • Ending: “lunch,” “bench.”

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections

1. Pupils take turns blending sounds to form words with ‘ch.’
2. The teacher provides corrections as necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Show flashcards with ‘ch’ words.
2. Model the blending of ‘ch’ with vowels to form words.
3. Write examples on the board for pupils to read and copy.
4. Guide pupils in identifying rhyming words like “lunch” and “bench.”

Learners’ Activities

1. Repeat the ‘ch’ sound after the teacher.
2. Blend letters to form words with ‘ch.’
3. Pronounce words containing the digraph ‘ch.’
4. Identify rhyming words from the chart.
5. Write ‘ch’ words in their notebooks.

Assessment

10 Short-Answer Questions

1. Write a word that starts with ‘ch.’
2. What is the sound of “c + h”?
3. Blend and write: “ch + o + p.”
4. Write a word that rhymes with “bench.”
5. What is a consonant digraph?

Evaluation Questions

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The sound of “c + h” is called _ (a) blend (b) digraph (c) vowel (d) sound
2. _ + i + p = chip (a) ch (b) sh (c) ph (d) th
3. Blend: b + e + _ = bench (a) ch (b) ph (c) sh (d) gh
4. What word rhymes with “lunch”? _ (a) bench (b) chop (c) chip (d) sit
5. _ + o + p = chop (a) ch (b) sh (c) ph (d) th

Class Activity Discussion

15 FAQs and Answers

1. What is a consonant digraph? Two consonants that make one sound.
2. What is the sound of ‘ch’? A soft “chuh” sound.
3. What is blending? Combining sounds to form words.
4. What does “chip” mean? A thin, fried snack.
5. How do you spell “chop”? C-H-O-P.
6. What word rhymes with “bench”? “Lunch.”
7. How do you blend “ch + o + p”? Chop.
8. What word has ‘ch’ at the beginning? Chip.
9. What word has ‘ch’ at the end? Bench.
10. What is the difference between ‘sh’ and ‘ch’? ‘Sh’ makes a soft “shh” sound; ‘ch’ makes a “chuh” sound.

Conclusion

The teacher moves around to mark pupils’ notebooks and provides feedback.

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